Costa Rica La Magnolia Tres Rios Costa Rica: La Magnolia, Tres Rios

Our favorite La Magnolia 2nd place La Gladiola 3rd place El Conquistador You cannot go wrong with any of them. Love them!

very tasty!! would buy again😊

La Magnolia and La Gladiola are our go to everyday. Tried a few others but this one roasted a little beyond 2nd crack is the BEST. Hubs drinks a pot of it every morning and I cold brew mine for my midafternoon treat. We buy 50# at a time and hope they always will carry it.

This is my second order of Costa Rica - La Magnolia, 25 lbs. this time. Roasted to 2nd crack +, very smooth, rich, and non acidic.

Roasted both medium light to medium dark and wow. Loved the lighter roast that really brought out the bright citrus notes. The darker roast was a bit milder but still delicious. Both ways showed the nutty overtone of the beans. Great cup no matter what roast you decide.

The fun thing about this coffee is that it Smells Good, Tastes Good, and finishes Great. This is one of the five beans that Coffeebeancorral sells that is a must buy.

I've done the La Minita for a long time, but it's a bit pricey. Wondered if this would work as well. It's good, but it does roast differently than the La Minita. I only roast it to just beyond first crack (where I roasted the La Minita to almost second crack). (I'm roasting in a vintage HotTop, max time setting of 7 and using it's only profile.) It does produce a *LOT* of chaff, compared to the La Minita. But, ultimately, the flavor is comparable and I save a couple of bucks per pound over the La Minita. Since I get 5lbs at a time (to make the shipping cost worthwhile), it adds up.

Great everyday coffee good full body moderately complex

My go-to bean. We. Roast these to a medium dark roast when the oils start releasing we stop. Creamy, chocolate with slight berry note. Very low acidity. Once you fill your cup with this it’s really hard to drink another blend of coffee. Save yourself and don’t ruin your Starbucks addiction……:p

I bought 3 lbs of this and have been roasting it pretty fast in my TurboCrazy roaster. I've been preheating up to 300F and getting the beans right on the verge of second crack (but no oil coming off the beans) in about 8-9 minutes. That's quite a bit faster than my normal roasting time (usually my roasts last about 11-12 minutes). I've found that the shorter roasting time gives a cleaner more distinctive coffee flavor with no green flavors at all. I'm ordering another five pounds of this to further refine my roasting process. This is really tasty.

Very enjoyable light bodied coffee at a light-medium roast. One cup is never enough.

Edna Kelly My first taste of this coffee was probably over 20 years ago. I tried it because I had read a cupping review comparing it to Jamaica Blue Mountain, which at that time was considered the finest coffee in the world. I certainly couldn't afford THAT one so I tried La Magnolia. Besides, the name was just too romantic to pass it up. I liked it, tried a few more beans, went back to La Magnolia. I tried a lot of samples back then but nothing ever came close to La Magnolia. Then in 2005 I took a cruise to Jamaica... and brought home a small bag of the "real thing". Don't know what I was expecting but it definitely wasn't as good as La Magnolia. I quit trying other beans because nothing ever really measured up. Life changed for me for a few years and I was unable to roast my own beans. This order is my first in quite some time and I'm happy to note that nothing has changed with La Magnolia. It's a clean bean that is dependable and consistent. My guests still love it and everyone who has tried it comes back for more. One thing I must note here: I tend to sip my coffee so I end up drinking a lot of room temperature brew. La Magnolia is one of the few that seems to hold its flavor from the moment I fill my cup until I drain the last drop. I have never tasted any bitterness from this bean. It's just plain good. I know that's not a fancy recommendation full of fancy words but then, I'm not a fancy person. I just enjoy good coffee and this one is well beyond merely "good". Service at Coffee Bean Corral is the same as always, too. Near perfect! Fast! Efficient!

So far I have only roasted these beans slowly to just hitting 2nd pop (I'm 2/3rds they way through a 5 lb. bag). The flavor is so exceptional I hate to experiment with roasting. They have the non-acid, chocolate velvet taste that lingers just a bit after you taste it. Great not only for breakfast but also an evening cup (for that matter all day long). I will be daring the next roast this afternoon and try it a little lighter. Will be ordering this one often.

As a new roaster, this bean is a great choice. It handles well in the roaster, bean size is consistent, and tastes super. Only taken this bean to a medium roast removing right after first crack. In search of a foundation of beans to offer my customers, I believe this region and varietal will be a staple. I have been happy with the fast delivery of the beans, it has helped a small roaster like me get what I need done. Very pleased from packaging to bean quality.

Roasted to just passed 2nd crack. Taste is even, non-acidic and creamy. We tend to brew our coffee “Cowboy” style which really brings out the rich flavors. As for Coffee Bean Corral, I’d give then 11 Stars if I could! Imagine this: My phone rings and it’s Coffee Bean Corral calling me to let me know my 10lb bag of beans might be a day or two late. I thought it was a joke! I am just SOOOO impressed by this company’s level of customer service that I have told this story to everyone we share our coffee with. We own a business and usually offer customers a cup of coffee. People are amazed at the taste of our coffee and seem overwhelmed when we explain that we roast our own beans. I very much appreciate the high level of customer service, the great product choices, and the nice burlap bag my coffee came packed in. Customer for life here!

Rather new to roasting but ordered all the sample packs from CBC and have tried at least a few roasts from each growing area. GREAT way to go "Around the world in eighty roasts". Hands down this is one of my favorites. This will be my daily brew...smooth and drinkable. Love it.

*edit* I would like to walk back my previous review. I apologize for giving it a 3 star review the first time this is a 5 star coffee for sure. It was absolutely my fault the coffee did not taste great the first couple times I roasted it. I tweaked the roast profile a bit and it changed everything 🤦🏻‍♂️. I have found this bean likes a low and slow approach to really bring out those flavors. Sorry cbc you guys rock!

This provides an excellent cup of coffee.

Another great bean from Costa Rica. Nice fruity taste and smooth creamy, rich body. Swish it in your mouth and the flavor comes alive. Went with a full medium and will try a regular medium next. Just received 3 more pounds. Thanks CBC.

WOW, our first time at roasting coffee and we wish we had done it sooner. Went all out and bought 50# to store away after we learned coffee held up better prior to roasting. We had no experience on roasting and did our first batch in a cast iron skillet (no idea they would smoke so much) but was afraid we had burned them, but the next day hubs ground the small batch to espresso grind, and I was blown away with the taste and I am a novice coffee drinker. Hubs made a couple Cubanos this morning with the same batch and said it was FANTASTIC. Already recommended this company to a friend. Costa Rica La Magnolia Tres Rios, love!

The coffee is great and the customer service is even better. Thanks !

Makes a perfect cup of coffee. We roast at 453 degrees for 12.5 minutes.

Really like this coffee. The earthy-ness is great but not overpowering. This coffee is not a fruit bomb but (I believe) is a really balanced coffee. I roast it just into the second crack and get a very consistent roast throughout the batch. I also want to give the people at the Corral a shout out for really great, prompt, customer service.

I decided to try this coffee after a friend recommended it. All I can say is WOW! Very smooth, rich but not overpowering taste. Nice finish! This is my new favorite! Roasted it with a Behmor AB to the first hint of 2nd crack. Will be buying this in larger quantities now!

Rich and full of flavor

This is a very good bean. Roasting was very consistent from each batch I roasted. I roasted to medium and it was a little light after 2nd crack about 7mins in a popper roaster. I went to 10 and I liked much more. It has like other have said a even at 7 mins a good mouth feel, and depth of flavor. I would recommend trying this one and roasted to medium dark city roast. I will buy more of this one.

Wow such a wonderful cup to enjoy on a warm Texas spring morning! Roasted on Hottop 2K+, until 2nd crack (was experimenting with cold brew). Beautiful, fruity aroma. Thoroughly enjoyed as pour over, with its smooth finish yet bold flavor...it was a bit too light for my liking as a cold brew (16hr steep). Definitely try it out for the price point! Great single origin roast!

I roasted this bean to middle of 2nd crack. I only gassed it for 24 hours before cupping it. Using a Behmor, it offered a rich and extremely flavorful cup of coffee. In fact, of all beans I have tried so far, this is my favorite. The reviews I read before purchasing this bean were very instrumental to my decision to buy.

I’m a Kona coffee drinker, but I don’t like Kona coffee prices. This coffee is exquisite! If you love a smooth, rich coffee with a full, robust flavor, no bite, and just a touch of natural sweetness (Hmmm . . . sounds a lot like Kona), then this just might be the coffee for you.

the best in the west.

I love this coffee! My palate is not sophisticated enough to tell you why, but I am on my second batch....10lbs this time! The only issue I have is that using my Behmor 1600 plus (which I love) I can't hear first crack. Does anyone else have this issue? Coffee comes out good when I use 3/4 lbs and roast on the 1lb setting. Would appreciate any suggestions using Behmor if you have them.

This is a full bodied coffee with nicely balanced chocolate/nutty/stone fruit notes, all at a barely City roast level (dropped at around 400F using my 600g gas drum roaster). For a high density bean it roasts pretty easily, no contortions trying to avoid an ROR crash. My first CBC try. I'll definitely be back.

Great coffee as usual! Lightning fast service! I'm always totally pleased with CBC!

Just roasted a batch and I have to say I am really pleased with the taste. Had not tried these beans, but because of the enthusiastic reviews, gave it a try. YUM! Thanks! And thanks to CBC for the excellent service and the delicious beans!

Great flavor, smooth, chocolate undertones. A really cup.

This coffee is great! It came so fast. I couldn't believe it only took about 2 days! I am totally pleased with CBC's products and service. I am now a regular customer!